Regions of Italy

Tuscany wines: guided wine tasting excursions in the Chianti and Val d'Orcia valleys

Italian Tuscany is replete with objects of cultural and historical heritage, primarily due to the preserved architectural monuments in Pisa, Florence, Siena and other towns. But no less interesting are the wineries of the region, continuing the centuries-old traditions of Tuscan winemaking. It is here that the famous Chianti wine is produced, and the equally famous Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino.

We suggest you visit excursions with tastings in the wineries of the region, during which you can "live" see the places where the famous Italian wines are created, and even personally taste the whole gamut of tastes of Tuscany wines.

Chianti Half Day Tour
A trip to the wineries of the Chianti Valley will introduce you to the secrets of local winemaking, the production of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The tour program includes a tasting of the famous Chianti wines.
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Day wine tour "Montepulciano and Pienza"
A trip to the picturesque cities of Tuscany with a tasting of the famous wine Nobile di Montepulciano will preserve pleasant memories and a sweet aftertaste for a long time.
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Day Tour in Chianti with Wine Tasting
Going on a day trip through the Chianti Valley, you will enjoy stunning scenery, enchanting medieval towns and the incredible tastes of traditional Tuscan red wines.
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A tour of the Val d'Orcia region: winemaking and architecture
Visiting wineries with a unique interior, Montepulciano wine tasting in the Val d'Orcia Valley, unforgettable landscapes and architectural monuments, as well as the famous tastes of Tuscany within one tour.
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Day Wine Tour: Brunello di Montalcino
A trip to Montalcino in Tuscany, a visit to famous wineries, wine tasting and local traditional dishes.
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Chianti Half Day Tour

Duration: 5 hours

The Italian region of Chianti in central Tuscany is well known to the whole world for its amazing noble red wines produced by local farms.

In addition, the region itself is unusually picturesque - you will be truly struck by the beauty of the emerald hills, completely covered with olive groves and vineyards.

Chianti - one of the most picturesque valleys of Tuscany

During the tour, you will see picturesque ancient churches, medieval castles, visit small villages that have preserved the amazing atmosphere of a thousand-year history and ancient traditions.

In addition, you will be able to visit the wineries, where you will undoubtedly be offered to taste the local Chianti wine, as well as try traditional Tuscan vegetable and meat snacks.

Monteriggioni will be remembered as a medieval fortress

Next in the tour program is a visit to the commune of Monteriggioni and the fortress of the same name. Here you can relax with a cup of excellent coffee in any of the local bars.

The final part of the trip will be an ancient winery, where, again, you will be able to taste interesting Tuscan wines and hear a fascinating story about the secrets of olive oil production, which this northern region of Italy is also famous for.

You can find out more information about the tour and book seats for convenient dates here.


Day wine tour "Montepulciano and Pienza"

Duration: 8 hours

In this day tour with tasting you will see a lot of interesting things, and most importantly - try Nobile di Montepulciano - one of the most outstanding red wines of Italy. It is made from grapes of the noble varieties Mammolo, Canaiolo Nero and Prugnolo Gentile.

The excursion begins in Siena or Florence - the car will be served at the hotel where you left off.

The first stop will be the Boscarelli vineyards. At this winery you will visit the wine cellars and taste the most noble wines of Tuscany.

Then our path lies in the city of Montepulciano itself. It is deservedly called the "pearl of the 17th century", since the city is really a real treasure left to us from the Renaissance.

Montepulciano is located on a hilltop with spectacular views.

After a walk around Montepulciano, a visit to the Kontucci winery is planned. The Kontucci family has been engaged in winemaking for more than 1000 years. At one time, it was this house that gave the world the amazing Nobile di Montepulciano.

You can quench your appetite during the tasting in Diva e Maceo, where you will have lunch with delicious Tuscan delicacies.

Well, after lunch - another tasting at the Poliziano winery.

Piazza Piazza II in Pienza, like the whole city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The final part of the tour with a tasting will be the city of Pienza. You will walk along the central square of the city, which was built up in 1459 by the personal order of Pope Pius II, a native of these places. The then-innovative urban planning system was subsequently replicated by many other Italian cities.

Want to go on an unforgettable tour? Choose convenient dates and book your seats here.


Day Tour in Chianti with Wine Tasting

Duration: 7 hours

This tour in Siena starts and ends - a car takes you directly from the hotel.

The first stop will be the small picturesque town of Radda in Chianti. Medieval buildings are perfectly preserved here, and now they create a unique atmosphere in the historical center of the city.

Radda in Chianti - the picturesque town of the Chianti Valley

Immediately after a walk around Rudda, guests will find the Buondonno winery. The world famous Chianti Classico wine is produced here. And grapes for its production grow on the slopes of the Tuscan hills.

While in Buondonno you can taste the wines, visit the wine cellars and see what the saint of the saints of the famous winery looks like.

In such oak barrels Chianti Classico wine is insisted

Then we suggest you go for lunch in the cozy Osteria Le Panzanelle restaurant, which serves traditional Tuscan cuisine.

The next stop is the towns of Castelnuovo, Berardenga or Valleali, where you can admire the ancient architecture and look into the cellar of the Monteraponi winery.

You can find out the details of the tour with a tasting, as well as book seats for convenient dates at this link.

A tour of the Val d'Orcia region: winemaking and architecture

Duration: 11 hours

This tour will allow you to fully experience the unique beauty of the Val d'Orcia region in Italian Tuscany and enjoy the fruits of this region - amazing wine from the most famous wineries.

The first stop of the tour with a tasting will be the Icario winery. The building and interior are the work of the famous architect Valle Progettasione. Inspired by the unique landscapes of Tuscany, Progettasione embodied his unique ideas in creating an unusual interior of the winery, decoration elements, furniture.

Impressive is the futuristic Icario Arte room with a glass floor, where wine cellars are visible right through the floor. You will be introduced to the winemaking process and offered to taste the most interesting blends.

The picturesque town of Montepulciano retained the spirit of the Renaissance

Then you will find a fascinating tour of Montepulciano - a picturesque city on a hill in which magnificent Renaissance palaces have survived to this day. There are tasting rooms in these palaces where you can taste the noble wines produced by local farms. Among them, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - wine of the highest category DOCG.

Refined red wine Nobile di Montepulciano will not leave anyone indifferent

It is hard to imagine Tuscan wine without the traditional local delicacies. Therefore, by the middle of the day, a hearty lunch of Tuscan cuisine awaits you in the Trattoria Diva e Maceo restaurant.

In the second half of the trip we will visit the church of San Biagio - a monument of architecture of the Renaissance, built in 1518 by the famous architect Antonio da Sangallo the Elder.

The final point of the tour with tasting will be the winery Tenimenti d'Alessandro. This farm is widely known for its noble wines (the famous Il Bosco is made here). After the tasting, you can see the current open-air art installation right among the vines.

You can find out the cost of the tour and book seats for convenient dates at the link.


Day Wine Tour: Brunello di Montalcino

Duration: 7 hours

If you are staying in Siena or Florence, a sightseeing car will pick you up for free right at your hotel, and then you will immediately go to the Altezino winery. The main theme and purpose of the presented excursion with a tasting is to taste the amazing red wine Brunello di Montalcino right in the place of its production.

Brunello di Montalcino has been produced for over 100 years

This is an unusual, refined and noble wine. It was created in 1888 by an unrivaled master - Ferruccio Biondi Santi, and still this wonderful drink is revered by true connoisseurs around the world.

Then you will go on a tour of Montalcino - walk through the picturesque narrow streets of the city, see the medieval fortress of La Rocca, visit historical sites.

The medieval fortress of La Rocca in Montalcino

When it’s time for dinner, Taverna Grappolo Blu restaurant offers Tuscan cuisine, the main component of which will be thick handmade Pichi pasta.

In the second half of the tasting tour you will visit the medieval abbey of Sant Antimo. An ancient 12th-century building located on picturesque hills right in the middle of olive stands. The abbey is operational, and the monks have even preserved to this day the old traditions of the famous Gregorian chant.

Toward the end of the tour, a visit to the Poggio Antico winery and a local wine tasting are planned.

All the details and the opportunity to sign up for an excursion are on this link.

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